Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Are you as happy and I am that it’s officially “tomato time”? In August, there’s not a vegetable I enjoy more than a garden fresh, juicy-sweet, homegrown tomato. Thankfully, this year Mr. EN and I have boatloads of them.

This quick-to-fix dish, Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs, is fuss-free simple and 100% delicious. So next time you head out to your garden to pick some of these little beauties don’t just think “salad”. Be sure to set a side a few handfuls to make this easy recipe.

The Nutrition 411

This dish is…

Packed with vitamin C! One serving provides over 300% of the vitamin C your body needs in a day.

Loaded with lycopene, a photochemical that may be a cancer fighter.

A good source of fiber if you use whole grain pasta. Any kind of pasta will do.

A good source of healthy fat thanks to the olive oil.

Prep Tips

Any kind of small tomato will do. We used two different kinds/colors of cherry tomatoes from our garden. I have no idea what variety they are!

Don’t rush the roasting. Have patience and wait until the tomatoes blister and burst.

Buy pre-seasoned bread crumbs. This is not a must-do, but it does make the recipe easier. If you only have plain Panko bread crumbs season with ½-3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and a dash of salt.

Elevate with fresh herbs. If you have any extra fresh herbs, such as basil, thyme or parsley, sprinkle a little on top, after you’ve finished assembling the dish.

Are you ready to blister your first tomato? Don’t let the short ingredient list fool you! There’s a mountain of sticky-sweet, quintessentially-August, tomatoey goodness in this Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Crispy Parmesan Breadcrumbs dish to go around.

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I'm Chris. What happens when a 50-something couple finally gets their kids out of the house - and they share the same kitchen? My husband and I are starting a whole new adventure in cooking. Thanks for joining us in our Empty Nest!